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Historical profile: AFMS Airmen enable AFDW’s global impact
July 25, 2024 — The Air Force District of Washington was originally established as Bolling Field Command in December 1946 by the Headquarters Army Air Forces to serve as the single manager for assets in and around the nation’s capital... MORE

Brig. Gen. Frank Gorenc, Air Force District of Washington commander, thanks an injured service member for his service during his visit to the Aeromedical Staging Facility July 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tanika Belfield)

VC-140B #89001 briefly returns to the wild blue yonder
August 21, 2023 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and contract workers relocated a static U.S. Air Force Lockheed JetStar C-140B display aircraft to its new location next to the 89th Airlift Wing headquarters building at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, August 17-18, 2023... MORE

Contract workers assist a crane operator with positioning a static U.S. Air Force Lockheed JetStar C-140B display aircraft during a relocation project at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, August 18, 2023. The C-140B aircraft were used for Military Airlift Command personnel transports, and also for 89 AW executive airlift operations where the planes were adorned with the distinctive blue and white with gold trim paint design associated with the Special Air Mission assignment and given the designation of VC-140B. (U.S. Air Force photo by Major Scott Terra)

Aircrew members MEDEVAC infant twins during COVID-19
April 3, 2020 — On March 30, 2020, a C-17 Globemaster III departed from Osan Air Base, South Korea, and landed at its final destination at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland later that same evening... MORE

JBA raises awareness for child abuse prevention
April 25, 2018 — In addition to being National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child, April is also National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the JBA Family Advocacy Program has been busy. To increase attention on the cause, the folks there have been planting pinwheel gardens around the base, teaching students in the child development centers about emotional awareness and providing information to service members and their families on the services that the FAP provides... MORE

USAF Band kicks off 2017 holiday season
December 5, 2017 — To kick off their holiday concert season, the U.S. Air Force Band surprised visitors at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center atrium in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Nov. 29... MORE

Commanders’ spouses learn about JBA military children educational options
October 31, 2017 — As part of Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson’s tour of Joint Base Andrews and its partners, his wife, Nancy Jacobson, along with Melonie Teichert, spouse of 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander Col. E. John Teichert, visited JBA feeder school Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro and Imagine Andrews Public Charter School here earlier this month... MORE

Airmen team-up during 2017 Dorm Olympics
October 19, 2017 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – More than 100 Airmen from JBA participated in the first ever Dorm... MORE

JBA kicks off 2017 air show
September 15, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, kicked off the 2017 Andrews Air Show: Air and Space Expo, Sept. 15... MORE

NCR home to USSSA Military World Series champions
August 23, 2017 — Approximately 20 women from various U.S. Military branches and dependents from the National Capital... MORE

A U.S. Special Sports Association Military World Series ring rests in a glove on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2017. Approximately 20 women from the National Capital Region who make up the Lady Not Forgotten softball team brought back the winning title from the tournament held every year in August in Augusta, Ga., Aug. 14.

79th Medical Wing inactivates, 11th Medical Group continues mission
June 19, 2017 — Col. Sharon Bannister relinquished command of the 79th Medical Wing during an in-activation ceremony presided over by Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke, Air Force District of Washington commander, here, June 16... MORE

Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke (left), Air Force District of Washington commander, receives the 79th Medical Wing guidon from Col. Sharon Bannister, former 79th Medical Wing commander, during an in-activation ceremony June 16, 2017 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Bannister had led the wing since assuming command 2015 and its approximately 1,500 Air Force health care professionals operating in eight locations and providing Air Force medical forces for expeditionary deployment, homeland defense operations and operations worldwide. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

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USAF Band members march at POTUS Jimmy Carter's State Funeral.

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events

Military bands, including The U.S. Air Force Band, joined JTF-NCR’s overall support through musical performances at key moments during former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral Jan. 4-9. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec...

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The U.S. flag waves in the wind at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2024. The flag was lowered to half-staff to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

Upholding our customs and courtesies: The importance of Reveille and Retreat

As the command chief of the 316th Wing here, I am constantly struck by the dedication and professionalism of our Joint Base Andrews community. Every day, you all do amazing, hard work... and you all make it look so easy!Despite how unique our base...